Dalai Lama

I saw the Dalai Lama. 

found my way without getting lost

went despite of my insecurity 

Scared being amongst 30,000 yet alone  

but I did it 

As I sat next to an unnamed woman 

feelings of intimidation brewed 

it was not being in the presence of his holiness

He spoke as if we were equals about 

compassion

war

nuclear weapons

taking care of the environment

Now is the time to replace attachment with compassion

I listened as

he spoke of hope for tomorrow 

Connectivity

The same flowing waters 

which connects 

can also separate 

when it becomes ice 

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Peace and Inspiration

I feel sorry for the people who don’t see beauty in nature

in this wilderness there is a lover 

always calling my name

Today I look upon an uprooted tree from Hurricane Sandy  

Gaze upon its exposed roots

Oh gentle roots where have you gone

I love how you serenade me 

with each bird’s song and whisper upon our gentle breeze

Your perfumed scents of pine interspersed with wild honeysuckle 

unfettered innocence and joy

WithIn the weeds surrounding you 

upon my lips I taste your sourgrass and mint

Oh how I honor these walks of peace and inspiration 

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